Pages

Saturday, September 29, 2012

There are numerous resources for the small business owner, whether prospective or established. One such resource is SCORE, Service Corps of Retired Executives. And just as it sounds, it is a group of retired executives spread across the Unites States who volunteer their time and expertise counseling small business owners free of charge. If you need some advice from experienced business professionals please contact me by phone (810-694-5190) or email (twinn@thegdl.org) and I can put you in contact with a member of the Ann Arbor Area Chapter. They also regularly host free seminars, so please take advantage of this great resource.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

On my drive home from the library on Wednesday evening, I happened to be listening to American Public Media's The Story on local public radio. Host Dick Gordon was interviewing Lynn Povich, the first female senior editor at Newsweek, and one of many women that brought suit against the magazine in the 1970s for sex discrimination. Povich, who has also edited Working Women magazine, has written the above book, entitled The Good Girls Revolt, which not only recounts her experiences at Newsweek, but also includes discussion of why equality is an ongoing process.

The day after hearing the show, the copy I ordered for the Business Center arrived! Check the catalog for availability, and place a hold if it has been checked-out. You can also listen to the interview on APM by clicking here.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Many parents and students will have financial aid in mind as the school year begins. The Wall Street Journal has published two articles so far this week concerning students, parents, and aid. The first addresses common mistakes regarding student financial aid while the other offers the negative aspects of Parent Plus Loans. Check them out.

Wondering if you qualify for financial aid from the federal government? You can read more about the types of aid and the application that must be filed each year (FAFSA) on the federal government's student aid website, or ask your college or university financial aid office.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Please join GDL's Heather Gill, a certified Professional in Human Resources for a FREE workshop entitled "How to Write a Winning Resume." A well-written resume is critical to gaining employment so please take advantage of this opportunity to speak with a professional regularly involved in the hiring process.